Attractions & Suggestions (all within 30 minutes)
Sightseeing
One of Nova Scotia’s most famous hiking trails (13 km/8 mile round-trip). Drive about 15 minutes past the Look-off, just past Scots Bay. Cape Split is a fishhook shaped peninsula sticking out into the Bay of Fundy. It is only accessible by boat or the hiking trail. It is one of the most phenomenal landscapes on the East Coast. The trail is somewhat hilly and muddy in the beginning, so don’t be discouraged. The trail starts at sea level and ends about 300′ above the rocky shoreline in an open grassy field. This is a perfect place to enjoy a picnic with a view. Sheer cliffs on each side provide a panoramic view of the Bay of Fundy and a great place to watch the nesting birds below.
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Cape Split Trailhead
One of Nova Scotia’s most famous hiking trails (13 km/8 mile round-trip). Drive about 15 minutes past the Look-off, just past Scots Bay. Cape Split is a fishhook shaped peninsula sticking out into the Bay of Fundy. It is only accessible by boat or the hiking trail. It is one of the most phenomenal landscapes on the East Coast. The trail is somewhat hilly and muddy in the beginning, so don’t be discouraged. The trail starts at sea level and ends about 300′ above the rocky shoreline in an open grassy field. This is a perfect place to enjoy a picnic with a view. Sheer cliffs on each side provide a panoramic view of the Bay of Fundy and a great place to watch the nesting birds below.
The wharf at Hall’s Harbour is a fantastic place to see the tides while you feast on lobster. At high tide the fishing boats freely come in and out of the pier as the water is near the top of the wharf. At low tide the boats are high and dry resting on their bellies. You can also explore the floor of the Bay of Fundy at low tide.
The Cornwallis River flows through Port Williams and the pier in the middle of the village is a great place to see the tide difference. The river is brimming at high tide and just a trickle at low tide. You can also explore the dykes that run from Port Williams to Wolfville.
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Halls Harbour
The wharf at Hall’s Harbour is a fantastic place to see the tides while you feast on lobster. At high tide the fishing boats freely come in and out of the pier as the water is near the top of the wharf. At low tide the boats are high and dry resting on their bellies. You can also explore the floor of the Bay of Fundy at low tide.
The Cornwallis River flows through Port Williams and the pier in the middle of the village is a great place to see the tide difference. The river is brimming at high tide and just a trickle at low tide. You can also explore the dykes that run from Port Williams to Wolfville.
5 Minutes from our B&B. Beautiful views year round and sunrise or sunset.
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Blomidon Look-Off
3374 NS-3585 Minutes from our B&B. Beautiful views year round and sunrise or sunset.
Beaches
Red sedimentary cliffs carved by continuous erosion rise from the beaches to the east. The dramatic 12 metre tides produce very large sand and mud flats at low tide. One of the warmest places to swim at high tide. A good place to find beached treasures at low tide. Ice cream is available all day!
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Kingsport Beach
Nova Scotia 221Red sedimentary cliffs carved by continuous erosion rise from the beaches to the east. The dramatic 12 metre tides produce very large sand and mud flats at low tide. One of the warmest places to swim at high tide. A good place to find beached treasures at low tide. Ice cream is available all day!
Sand and mud flats at low tide. Walk out and enjoy a free mud treatment for your toes! Really cold swimming and rocky beach at high tide. The beach is a gold mine for rock hounds and is wonderful for a picnic with a beach fire.
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Scots Bay
Sand and mud flats at low tide. Walk out and enjoy a free mud treatment for your toes! Really cold swimming and rocky beach at high tide. The beach is a gold mine for rock hounds and is wonderful for a picnic with a beach fire.
This beach is only known to the locals. Situated under the red cliffs of Cape Blomidon, the beach is located at the base of red cliffs and is usually very quiet. You can explore the mud flats at low-mid tide and breathe in the Ocean air while witnessing the most spectacular views and birds of the Minas Basin.
Houston's Beach
Stewart Mountain Road This beach is only known to the locals. Situated under the red cliffs of Cape Blomidon, the beach is located at the base of red cliffs and is usually very quiet. You can explore the mud flats at low-mid tide and breathe in the Ocean air while witnessing the most spectacular views and birds of the Minas Basin.
Breathtaking views, waterfalls and volcanic Sea Stacks are buried under water. However when tide is down you can walk amongst the ancient stacks. Baxters Harbour is a former fishing community on the shore of the Bay of Fundy. It was named for Dr. William Baxter and his son John Baxter who lived there in the early nineteenth century. It is believed that fishing started there about 1780.
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Baxters Harbour
Breathtaking views, waterfalls and volcanic Sea Stacks are buried under water. However when tide is down you can walk amongst the ancient stacks. Baxters Harbour is a former fishing community on the shore of the Bay of Fundy. It was named for Dr. William Baxter and his son John Baxter who lived there in the early nineteenth century. It is believed that fishing started there about 1780.
Hiking
Great Hiking trails and viewpoints. 10 Minutes from our B&B.
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Blomidon Provincial Park
3138 Pereau RdGreat Hiking trails and viewpoints. 10 Minutes from our B&B.
Cape Split Trailhead
Hiking path - 16 Km - moderate hike
Wineries - Vineyards
A boutique winery nestled on the shore of the Minas Basin.
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Blomidon Estate Winery
10318 NS-221A boutique winery nestled on the shore of the Minas Basin.
Planters Ridge Winery
1441 Church StAward Winning Wines and breathtaking views.
Lightfoot & Wolfville Vineyards
11143 Evangeline TrailMercator Vineyards
88 Dyke RdFabulous views and wine selections.
Benjamin Bridge
1966 White Rock RdHistorical Attractions
Learn all about the history of the Acadians – their contribution to creating the rich, fertile agricultural lands of the Annapolis Valley and their expulsion from this area. You can sit in the theatre and wear headphones that let you listen in French or English to a brilliant short film (approximately 20 minutes long) that depicts the history of the Acadians. The Interpretive Centre houses many displays, including a model of the dykes. It is also the site of the memorial church and cemetery of the 17th-18th century Acadian village that became the scenic setting for Longfellow’s narrative poem Evangeline. The gardens are beautiful.
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Grand Pre National Historic Site
2205 Grand Pré RdLearn all about the history of the Acadians – their contribution to creating the rich, fertile agricultural lands of the Annapolis Valley and their expulsion from this area. You can sit in the theatre and wear headphones that let you listen in French or English to a brilliant short film (approximately 20 minutes long) that depicts the history of the Acadians. The Interpretive Centre houses many displays, including a model of the dykes. It is also the site of the memorial church and cemetery of the 17th-18th century Acadian village that became the scenic setting for Longfellow’s narrative poem Evangeline. The gardens are beautiful.
Neighbourhoods
Our idyllic scenery, breathtaking greenery, and quietly beautiful spaces bring smiles all year long. Listen to the sound of babbling brooks and rustling leaves! The Bigelow Trail near Northeast Kings Educational Centre is one of Canning’s links to nature. Canning Village loves kids and they’re very welcome here, too. It’s an ideal place to grow up and families thrive in the warm, caring community atmosphere. There are places to play, explore, and just have fun!. https://canning.ca/
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Canning
Our idyllic scenery, breathtaking greenery, and quietly beautiful spaces bring smiles all year long. Listen to the sound of babbling brooks and rustling leaves! The Bigelow Trail near Northeast Kings Educational Centre is one of Canning’s links to nature. Canning Village loves kids and they’re very welcome here, too. It’s an ideal place to grow up and families thrive in the warm, caring community atmosphere. There are places to play, explore, and just have fun!. https://canning.ca/
Food scene
Crystany's Brasserie
9848 Main StFirst certified 100% gluten-free restaurant in Canada!
Fantastic Homemade Noodles and fresh local ingredients.
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The Noodle Guy
964 NS-358Fantastic Homemade Noodles and fresh local ingredients.
The Port Pub Bistro
980 Terrys Creek RdUpscale Local Pub
“Lobster in the rough” dining experience with incredible views of Bay of Fundy Tides.
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Halls Harbour Lobster Pound
1157 W Halls Harbour Rd“Lobster in the rough” dining experience with incredible views of Bay of Fundy Tides.